Press Operator B - Second Shift

Press Operator B - Second Shift (Batavia, IL)

Location: Operations - Batavia, IL

Are you interested in operating flexo presses to produce high-quality printed materials? Looking for a full-time job with great benefits and career advancement opportunities at a successful and growing company? If so, a Press Operator position with Eagle Flexible Packaging might be a great match for you!

We are currently seeking second shift Press Operators to produce high-quality printed materials on our flexo presses. Second shift hours are Monday-Friday 4:00 pm - 4:00 am, which includes overtime opportunities.

Specific Duties

• Make sure there is enough raw material for the job prior to beginning the project.
• Check all master rolls for damage or crushed cores.
• Assure understanding of the correct side of material that will be printed or laminated.
• Set up the E&L Vision System.
• Select Anilox and color sequence, raw base material and laminations.
• Place raw material rolls on the press.
• In charge of set-up for ink pans and pumps.
• Check viscosity and pH.
• While running a job, the B Pressman will, at times, check and initial samples, monitor and document ink issues and viscosity.
• Remove and wash plates, rollers and ink pans.
• Remove cylinders, remove unused material from unwind and return to inventory.
• Prepare for next job.
  
  

Initial Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• High mechanical aptitude desired.
• Detail oriented, committed and willing to learn.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Must have excellent color perception and be able see with or without corrective lenses.
  
  

Post Training Expectations

• Meets all initial criteria.
• Measurable improvement in department productivity and reduction of waste.
• Right attitude, desire to learn, adhere to processes, cleanliness, and tidiness.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Make sure lead pressman has everything necessary to keep production running smoothly.
  
  

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits

Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees' career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions - Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one's enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee Spouse or Employee Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance - On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance - On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan - Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability - The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability - The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance - The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 6 Company Paid Holidays - Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave - Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
  
  

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.